PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Les Sobrante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ask Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobrante comes to the cage accompanied by Primus - Fisticuffs. Fairchild is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jesse & Joy - Llorar. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sobrante
vs
Fairchild

185 cm
23
221 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

219 cm
28
208 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Les Sobrante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ask Fairchild!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairchild lands an overhand right.
Fairchild is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sobrante misses with a straight left.
Fairchild lands a head shot.
Fairchild misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Fairchild misses.
Sobrante throws a jab but it's blocked by Fairchild.
Fairchild throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sobrante has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sobrante scoring well with a low kick there.
Fairchild scores with a shot to the body.
Fairchild misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Fairchild, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fairchild on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sobrante. Sobrante obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sobrante scores with a takedown into Fairchild's guard.
Sobrante looking to pass the guard.
Sobrante is working hard here to advance position.
Fairchild manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sobrante manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairchild wants to control from the top but Sobrante keeps moving.
Fairchild passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fairchild tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sobrante manages to get back to half guard.
Sobrante is not content to let Fairchild control the position.
Fairchild working Sobrante over with strikes.
Sobrante wants to get back to full guard.
Fairchild not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sobrante is looking for a sweep. Fairchild is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fairchild lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sobrante regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante wants to sweep but no luck.
Fairchild stands up over Sobrante, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fairchild cracks Sobrante with a solid left hand.
Fairchild throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fairchild's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fairchild throwing strikes but missing.
Fairchild trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobrante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fairchild chips away with some ground and pound.

Fairchild avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fairchild slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante is not content to let Fairchild control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sobrante manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fairchild looking to pass the guard.
Fairchild with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sobrante is on top in guard.

Sobrante passes Fairchild's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sobrante wants to pass to mount but Fairchild is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante moves nicely into side control.
Fairchild is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sobrante prevents Fairchild from improving his position.
Fairchild misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fairchild tries to get to full guard but Sobrante has control of the leg.
Sobrante works his way into side control.
Fairchild avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sobrante.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ask Fairchild will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fairchild avoids a kick to the body.
Fairchild throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sobrante counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Sobrante 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fairchild avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fairchild keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fairchild takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fairchild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairchild throws a right and a left that Sobrante avoids nicely.
Sobrante avoids the body shot from Fairchild.
Ask Fairchild seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sobrante takes a swing at Fairchild's ribcage but misses.
Fairchild swinging wildly here.
Fairchild throws a right and a left that Sobrante avoids nicely.
Fairchild misses with an uppercut. Sobrante saw that one coming.
Fairchild lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sobrante circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairchild misses with a two punch combination.
Fairchild blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairchild pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sobrante back to the cage. Fairchild follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fairchild misses with a body shot.
Sobrante dodges the punch combination from Fairchild.
Fairchild misses with a series of wild punches.
Sobrante misses with a hook.
Sobrante ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fairchild throws a right and a left that both miss.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Fairchild enables Sobrante to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fairchild manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fairchild is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fairchild keeps trying to improve his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sobrante tries to free his leg and advance position but Fairchild is retaining full guard.
Fairchild is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sobrante passes Fairchild's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fairchild working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante avoids the attempt from Fairchild to control.
Fairchild is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Sobrante is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fairchild has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fairchild!
Sobrante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fairchild distracts Sobrante with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fairchild must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fairchild makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fairchild content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fairchild won't allow Sobrante to sweep him here.
Sobrante bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fairchild's guard.

Sobrante stopping the sweep attempt from Fairchild.
Our spies down at at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym inform us that Fairchild has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fairchild looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobrante passes Fairchild's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fairchild moves into full guard.
Fairchild is trying to keep Sobrante in close.
Sobrante wants to pass the guard but Fairchild is keeping the position.
Fairchild controls Sobrante momentarily but Sobrante frees himself.
Sobrante advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ask Fairchild will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sobrante fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fairchild, pushing him back against the cage.
Fairchild is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sobrante lands an elbow just above Fairchild 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairchild.
Sobrante misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobrante creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sobrante misses with an elbow over the top.
Fairchild blocks the elbow strike.
Sobrante makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sobrante taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sobrante lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild working aggressively here.
Fairchild is trying to break the clinch but Sobrante has him pressed against the cage.
Fairchild tries to break the clinch but Sobrante is controlling the position.
Sobrante has a couple of punches blocked by Fairchild.
Sobrante misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairchild tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fairchild tries to land knees in the clinch but Sobrante avoids the damage to the body.
Fairchild tries to score a body lock takedown but Sobrante shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Les Sobrante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ask Fairchild.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sobrante throws an elbow but misses.
Fairchild is looking for a takedown.
Sobrante with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fairchild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sobrante's elbow.

Fairchild pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fairchild cracks Sobrante with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fairchild shoots for a takedown but Sobrante saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sobrante avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fairchild takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Fairchild.
Fairchild takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sobrante throws a body shot but no joy.
Sobrante throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Les Sobrante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild connects with a body shot.
Fairchild with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fairchild throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairchild throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sobrante.
Fairchild takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fairchild throws a right and a left that Sobrante avoids nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fairchild just misses with a punch to the body.
Fairchild checks the leg kick.
Sobrante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fairchild manages to avoid it.
Sobrante takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fairchild misses with a two punch combination.

Sobrante cracks Fairchild with a big right hand and Fairchild goes down!

Fairchild is rocked!
Sobrante might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sobrante is pushing down on Fairchild's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fairchild is fighting to maintain full guard but Sobrante has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fairchild is still in real trouble! Can Sobrante finish him?
Fairchild is looking to control Sobrante's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fairchild avoid being mounted?
Sobrante lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sobrante uses his free foot to push down on Fairchild's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fairchild.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fairchild seems to have recovered his senses.
Fairchild avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sobrante.
Fairchild wants to control but Sobrante is having none of it.
Ask Fairchild is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sobrante landing shots from mount.
Sobrante misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Les Sobrante overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sobrante throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sobrante throwing strikes here but Fairchild is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sobrante lands a big shot there that rocks Fairchild but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sobrante throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fairchild bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sobrante bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fairchild's guard.

The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sobrante is looking to work some ground and pound but Fairchild has wrist control.

Sobrante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobrante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fairchild wants to sweep here but Sobrante controlling him for the moment.
Fairchild lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Les Sobrante showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fairchild has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ask Fairchild!
A very excited looking Ask Fairchild made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.